Description
This delicious Pecan Cream Pie features a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling topped with a rich, buttery pecan topping. Perfect for special occasions or as a luscious treat any time, this no-bake pie offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors with a pre-baked crust, fluffy filling, and a sweet, nutty topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the pecan topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy and well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well incorporated and fluffy.
- Assemble the pie: Spread the cream cheese filling evenly into the cooled, pre-baked pie crust. Place the pie in the fridge to chill while you prepare the pecan topping.
- Make the pecan topping: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Stir constantly until the mixture becomes smooth and reaches a gentle simmer, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Let the topping cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Top the pie: Carefully spread the cooled pecan topping over the chilled cream filling in the pie crust.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until fully set before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the pie to firm up for the perfect slice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before adding them to the topping.
- This pie can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator to allow flavors to develop and to simplify serving.
